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Flannery O’Connor Letters Reveal Faith, Friendship
By JANE WILSON, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 20, 2007“I would like to know who this is who understands my stories.” With these words, Flannery O’Connor began a friendship that was to influence her outlook and touch her art for the rest of her life. It was July 1955, and the young writer had recently published her acclaimed short story collection, “A Good Man […] Full Story
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Emory Hosts O’Connor Events Sept. 25-26
Published September 20, 2007
Emory University’s collection of letters by beloved Georgia author Flannery O’Connor unsealed in May will be opened Sept. 22 for the first public exhibition at Emory’s Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library (MARBL). To kick off the exhibition opening, Atlanta actress Brenda Bynum will reprise her popular reading from O’Connor’s letters to Atlantan Betty Hester […] Full Story
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Philosophy Course On Augustine, Aquinas Offered
Published September 20, 2007
A six-week course on the Christian philosophies of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas will be taught by Dr. Richard Parry this fall as part of Evening at Emory, a lifelong learning program. The course will be taught on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from Oct. 9 through Nov. 13. The primary readings of […] Full Story
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Aquinas Center Of Theology Moves To Emory Briarcliff Campus
Published September 20, 2007
After 20 years at Turner Village on Clifton Road, the Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University has moved to a new home on the Briarcliff Campus of Emory University in August. The new mailing address of the Aquinas Center is Emory Briarcliff Campus, 1256 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30306. The phone number remains (404) […]
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Two Catholic High Schools Start Season 2-0
Published September 20, 2007
With a 40-0 victory over Therrell High School, Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, remains one of two undefeated Catholic schools in week three of the season. Junior running back Sam Burkhalter led the offense with 106 yards rushing on 13 carries and three touchdowns. Senior linebackers Zach Hegetschweiler, who had eight tackles and one interception, […] Full Story
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Retrouvaille Ministry To Hurting Marriages To Meet In Atlanta
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 13, 2007The Southeast Retrouvaille communities will host the 2007 Retrouvaille International Council Meeting Sept. 28-30 at the Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel. The meeting, which will include workshops for couples and priests, is open to anyone who has attended Retrouvaille, a program to help couples heal and renew their marriages. “It’s like we’re going to meet a […] Full Story
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For Some, School Year Starts With New Leadership
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007As Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta began classes for the 2007-2008 school year, many did so under the guidance of new principals. New principals for Catholic schools include: Donavan Yarnall, St. Joseph School, Athens; Sister Mary Jacinta, OP, St. Catherine of Siena School, Kennesaw; Terry Collis, St. Thomas More School, Decatur; and Tricia […] Full Story
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Home-Schoolers Form ‘Vibrant’ Local Community
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 13, 2007Annette Hew discovered the world of home-schooling 16 years ago when she realized that the public school system could not meet the needs of her oldest son who had a severe learning disability. After a short time Hew discovered that home-schooling wasn’t just about learning at home. “It’s a way of life,” she explained. “Learning […] Full Story
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‘Golly Gee Kid’ Gives Back To God Through Music
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007Rich Dittus dreams of one day being a successful Catholic recording artist and is willing to do almost anything to make those dreams come true—except self-promotion. “I’ve just never been very good at that,” he says, with a shake of his head and a humble shrug of his shoulders. Dittus is 21. The graduate of […] Full Story
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Rosary Rally Will Offer Prayer For Sisters
Published September 13, 2007
The 36th annual Archdiocesan Rosary Rally will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue will be the principal celebrant. This year the Rosary Rally prayers will be offered for the living and deceased women Religious of the archdiocese, in keeping with the theme, “Mary, Mother of […] Full Story
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St. Jude’s To Host Workshops
Published September 13, 2007
Parish staff members from throughout the state of Georgia are invited to attend a day of workshops at St. Jude the Apostle Church on Thursday, Sept. 27. Admission to the workshops is free. Sponsored by a national religious publishing organization, the J.S. Paluch Company, workshops on a variety of topics will be offered for church […] Full Story
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Circus Arrives At St. Jude School
Published September 13, 2007
Circus of the Kids, a learning program used in schools across the United States that enhances learning with mastery of the circus arts, will be on center stage for several upcoming performances at St. Jude the Apostle School. Show times for this student-performed circus are Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20-21, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. […] Full Story
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Local Groups Set To Aid In Overseas Storm Recovery
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007Local advocates for the poor in hurricane-ravaged Central America and the Caribbean are gearing up for recovery efforts as the communities dig out from storm wreckage. The Missionaries of the Poor order hopes to provide safe housing for 1,000 families with sturdy but inexpensive homes. An international monastic order of brothers started by Father Richard […]
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Annual Appeal Poster Wins International Award
Published September 6, 2007
A poster promoting the 2007 archdiocesan Annual Appeal has been recognized with the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s Award for Excellence for materials in the category of Annual Appeal Poster. The poster, which is centered around the theme “We Are the Hands of Christ,” based on the prayer of St. Teresa of Avila, was designed by […]
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Vatican Analyst To Lecture on John Paul’s ‘Springtime’
Published September 6, 2007
Father Thomas D. Williams, LC, will present a discussion of John Paul’s “springtime,” on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Holy Spirit Preparatory School. The lecture begins promptly at 7 p.m. in the Commons Building on the Upper School campus located at 4449 Northside Drive near the intersection with Mt. Paran Road. Father Williams will be discussing […]
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Women Invited To Form Study Groups On Pope’s Letter
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 6, 2007The Pontifical Council for the Laity is encouraging the faithful worldwide to observe the 20th anniversary in 2008 of Mulieris Dignitatem, or “The Dignity of Women,” an apostolic letter by Pope John Paul II released in 1988 that encourages women in their vocations and highlights the essential feminine genius that they provide to the world. […]
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Feast Day Launches Jubilee Year Spirit At ‘Pi High’
By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 6, 2007When George Maloof first saw St. Pius X High School in May 1958, it was still steel beams rising from Georgia red clay. Interstate 85 ended near Clairmont Road. Dairy farms dotted the landscape, and cows roamed over what would later become the football field. “I thought, ‘Lord, what have I gotten myself into?’” Maloof […] Full Story
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Pastors, Leadership Teams To Receive Report On Year 1 Of Archdiocesan Planning Process
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 6, 2007Parish leaders and priests starting this week are to hear the latest findings from the Archdiocesan Planning Committee during a series of meetings focused on the future of the Catholic Church in North Georgia. During the next weeks, the committee is to feature findings from its yearlong study and its future goals. “The really good […]
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Catholic Population Officially Leaps To 650,000
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 6, 2007The Catholic Church in North Georgia is now the 26th largest diocese in the country, falling between El Paso, Texas, and Providence, R.I. The Atlanta Archdiocese recently updated its official Catholic population figure, nearly doubling in size to 650,000 from 350,000. Leaders said the new headcount better reflects reality as the church comes to grips with […] Full Story
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Book Chronicles Love Of Atlanta Icon For Church, Art
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 23, 2007Civic, business and religious leader James J. Haverty focused his gifts and passions to help establish two Peachtree Road sanctuaries where Atlantans could experience divine inspiration and higher spiritual realities: the Cathedral of Christ the King and the High Museum of Art. This self-taught businessman, who lived from 1858 to 1939, provided financial support and […] Full Story